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Student loans enable many Canadians to attend post-secondary school. There are many upsides to borrowing from the government, including interest-free status while in school, income tax deductions on repayment, repayment assistance and some of your assessment may be covered by grants (funds that you don’t have to repay).

However, student loans are still a loan and you will need to repay the money. It is preferable to draw on other resources, such as an RESP, if they are available. But if such resources are not available, student loans are a smart alternative for investing in your future.

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nursing student in either NESA or the After-Degree program?

Although you apply for admission through the University of Lethbridge, you must apply for your loans as a Lethbridge College student until you move over to the university – then you will apply for your loans with the U of L as your institution.

At this time, there are no government student loans available for international students. We do not participate in the U.S. Student Loan Program. However, you may be eligible for certain Lethbridge College awards and scholarships, but do not rely on these to fund your education as they are limited in number and value.

Grant funding

Post Secondary

All loan applicants are considered for grants based on their province/federal government eligibility thresholds. Students who want to avoid and can afford to avoid debt can enter just $1 into the 'requested assistance' field and be assessed for grants only.

Academic Upgrading and ESL

Alberta Works and Canada/Alberta Works provide grant funding to eligible learners in eligible programs. Eligible programs at Lethbridge College are: